Chronic Low Back Pain Patient Groups in Primary Care
Understanding the main characteristics of patient groups with chronic low back pain will assist clinicians in tailoring treatment strategies.
Category : Muscles & Bones & Joints Diseases : Health & Medical
Options Available For Toe Fungus Treatment
Toe fungus treatment is not likely to be something you discuss over dinner. Chances are you have kept the secret from your doctor out of embarrassment. You keep your toes covered and rarely show anyone your feet.
How to Remove Fiberglass From Hands and Fingers
Fiberglass is a material often used by builders and construction workers for insulation. Fiberglass contains small, sharp splinters of glass that are prone to getting stuck in skin, so you should cover as much as your body as possible by wearing long pants, long sleeves, work boots and heavy duty gl
Treatment for Biceps Tendinitis
Biceps tendinitis is the inflammation of the long head of the biceps tendon, which is connected to the shoulder bone, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Treatment usually includes a combination of rest, medication, ice and exercise.
Difference Between Depression & Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia and depression may occur separately or together. Both conditions may lead to unexplained pain and fatigue, but those with fibromyalgia will also have tender points that are particularly painful to the touch.
Anterior Knee Pain
If you run, jump, play soccer, bicycle or ski, you've probably experienced some knee pain, especially in the front of the knee. Anytime we put a lot of stress on the knee, chances are it will hurt. That's called anterior knee pain, or runner's knee.
Hip-Fracture Surgery Risk Not Just Due to Age
Hip-Fracture Surgery Risk Not Just Due to Age
How to Strap a Patella
Knee injuries occur in adults and children alike. For instance, jumper's knee or patellar tendinopathy occurs from overuse from jumping, changing direction or landing on the knee that damages the patellar tendon. Swelling and pain are signs of patellar tendon injury. Treatment for an injury to the p
A Description of Causes of ADD
According to the Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA), as much as 6 percent of the population in the United States has attention deficit disorder. Attention deficit disorder, also known as ADD, is usually a catch-all term applied to the many types of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Achilles Tendon Laceration Treatment
The Achilles tendon is the flexor tendon located on the backside of the ankle that connects the heel bone to the calf muscle. Injuries to this tendon are common, especially among those who take part in sports. A laceration of the tendon, however, is less common and requires one of two immediate trea
Dexa Exam Requirements
A DEXA exam (sometimes referred to as DXA test) is a test done to measure the density of bones. It is specifically used for bone mineral density (BMD) and is thus used by orthopedics to assess the prevalence and extent of osteoporosis. This name is short for Dual Energy X-ray...
About Physical Therapy for Rotator Cuff Injury
A torn rotator cuff is one of the most common upper-body injuries. Since the rotator cuff is actually composed of four muscles, it's easy to see why this area can be subject to injury. The four muscle groups of the rotator group include the supraspinatus, which is responsible for shoulder elevation;
How to Cure Deformed Toes and Bunions
A foot and ankle podiatrist offers the right treatment to cure hammertoes and bunions. See a podiatrist as soon as possible to avoid a surgery.
Information About Gout
Gout used to be commonly known as the disease of kings. The rich and royalty could afford richer foods compared to the average person, and diet plays an important role for someone with gout. With gout, some of the uric acid within the blood has formed into crystals and settled in a joint or some joi
Orthopedic Knee Problems
The knee is comprised of the femur, the tibia, the meniscus and the patella. The femur connects to and rotates on the tibia, and the knee cap slips into the grooves on the end of the femur. The meniscus helps cushion the knee, and absorbs motion and shock to prevent injury. The knee also contains
Glucosamine for Back Pain?
A recent study examines the efficacy of using glucosamine in the treatment of chronic low back pain.
How to Prevent a Charley Horse
Many people experience the pain of Charley Horse's on a daily basis. Pregnant women are also prone to Charley Horses. A Charley Horse most commonly refers to a sudden tightening accompanied by excruciating pain in your calf. A Charley Horse can also occur in your foot. Many times the pain will strik
Nail Fungus - The Cause Of This Nasty Condition
You want to know the cause of this nasty condition called nail fungus? Nail fungus or fungi are microscopic organisms that don't need to have sunlight to survive. If conditions are right, they thrive.
Treating Foot Fungus and Athlete's Foot Naturally
Foot health is very important and not to be taken lightly as our feet are our primary mode of transportation and mobility. When one has to deal with health challenges such as foot and toenail fungus it can cause emotional and physical stress on the body and affect ones overall health. Taking a natur